Design a study to investigate intrinsic motivation in workers in a factory making shoes.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [10] Marks: use generic levels of response Design a study question part (a).
2. [10] Additional: Candidates should design the study showing evidence of design features appropriate to the named method. The named method is: any appropriate method.
3. [10] Specific features: Experiments: type, IV, DV, controls, experimental design. Observations: type, setting, response categories, sampling frame, number of observers. Questionnaires/Interviews: type, setting, example questions. Scoring/rating scale, analysis of responses.
4. [10] General features of research methodology: sampling technique and sample, type of data, ethics, reliability, validity, data analysis.
5. [8] Marks: use generic levels of response 'Design a study' question part (b).
6. [8] Note: If only methodological or psychological explanation is provided max 5 marks
7. [8] Candidates are expected to explain the reasons for the suggested design in part (a). Explanation should be both psychological and methodological.
8. [8] Psychological to include appropriate theory or research.
9. [8] Additional: candidates are expected to justify their decisions or evidence presented regarding the design made in answer to question part (a).
10. [8] Syllabus: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
11. [8] Psychological: Intrinsic motivation can include non-monetary rewards: praise, respect, recognition, empowerment and a sense of belonging.
12. [8] Methodological: explanation of method using general and specific features as above.
13. [8] Note: 2 marks max if psychological knowledge is not related to answer.